Brian K. Shafferhttps://briankshaffer.com
Voice Talent / MusicianWed, 20 Sep 2017 13:54:29 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=5.0.1https://briankshaffer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/brianalbum-100x100.jpgBrian K. Shafferhttps://briankshaffer.com
3232The Weekly RockBlog is devoted to new music from across the state of Pennsylvania and beyond, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Rock Show and AK Music Scene.<br />
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We will feature new music of all genres, talk about current musical trends, offer insight into local scenes across the country and provide some tips and tricks on promotion.<br />
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So sit back, grab a drink, turn up the volume and let’s take a journey into some new music!Brian K. ShafferyesBrian K. Shafferbriankshaffer@gmail.combriankshaffer@gmail.com (Brian K. Shaffer)The Weekly RockBlog is devoted to new music from across the state of Pennsylvania and beyond.Brian K. Shafferhttp://www.briankshaffer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/weeklyrockblog.jpghttps://briankshaffer.com
briankshaffer@gmail.comThe Weekly RockBlog is devoted to new music from across the state of Pennsylvania and beyond, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Rock Show and AK Music Scene.
We will feature new music of all genres, talk about current musical trends, offer insight into local scenes across the country and provide some tips and tricks on promotion.
So sit back, grab a drink, turn up the volume and let’s take a journey into some new music!YesWelcome to “1220 Wells Street” WRB010https://briankshaffer.com/welcome-1220-wells-street-wrb010/
Wed, 20 Sep 2017 05:22:30 +0000https://briankshaffer.com/?p=262Weekly Rock Blog – Episode #10 Welcome to “1220 Wells Street” – featuring “Joon Wolfsberg” This episode we are featuring the music of “Joon Wolfsberg” and her band “Joon Wolfsberg” from Germany. We playing 3 tracks from her soon to be released album “1220 Wells Street” on September 29, 2017 Track #3 – “Hey Man” […]]]>

]]>Weekly Rock Blog – Episode #10 Welcome to “1220 Wells Street” – featuring “Joon Wolfsberg” This episode we are featuring the music of “Joon Wolfsberg” and her band “Joon Wolfsberg” from Germany. We playing 3 tracks from her soon to be released album “1...
Weekly Rock Blog – Episode #10

Welcome to “1220 Wells Street” – featuring “Joon Wolfsberg”
This episode we are featuring the music of “Joon Wolfsberg” and her band “Joon Wolfsberg” from Germany. We playing 3 tracks from her soon to be released album “1220 Wells Street” on September 29, 2017
Track #3 – “Hey Man”

We give you a little info on the band and talk more in-depth about the vocalist and guitarist, Greg Marra.
Our last segment of the episode is another installment of “This Day In Music” for August 30.

“Take care, be good to each other and get out and listen to some local, live music!”

Subscribe to the Weekly RockBlog on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and TuneIn.

]]>Brian Shaffer22:55Welcome To my Kingdom WRB008https://briankshaffer.com/wlcome-kingdom-wrb008/
Mon, 02 Jan 2017 16:19:03 +0000https://briankshaffer.com/?p=250HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to the Weekly RockBlog, Episode #8. Tonight’s episode we are featuring music from the band “Daddy Jones Kingdom.” We are going to discuss some tips and tricks to Self Promotion. In this segment we are going to talk a little bit about the book “Networking in the Music Industry” by Dan […]]]>

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to the Weekly RockBlog, Episode #8. Tonight’s episode we are featuring music from the band “Daddy Jones Kingdom.”

We are going to discuss some tips and tricks to Self Promotion. In this segment we are going to talk a little bit about the book “Networking in the Music Industry” by Dan Kimpel.

I’ll give you another installment of “This Day in Music.”

And lastly, I’m going to give you some info on a new venture called “Podcast Your Scene,” a podcast and a podcast network.

]]>HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to the Weekly RockBlog, Episode #8. Tonight’s episode we are featuring music from the band “Daddy Jones Kingdom.” We are going to discuss some tips and tricks to Self Promotion. In this segment we are going to talk a little bit ...
We are going to discuss some tips and tricks to Self Promotion. In this segment we are going to talk a little bit about the book “Networking in the Music Industry” by Dan Kimpel.
I’ll give you another installment of “This Day in Music.”
And lastly, I’m going to give you some info on a new venture called “Podcast Your Scene,” a podcast and a podcast network.
So…sit back, Grab a drink and turn up the volume!
Make sure to follow the Weekly RockBlog online at:

www.weeklyrockblog.com

facebook.com/weeklyrockblog

Twitter @weeklyrockblog
You can find the show on itunes, google play, and stitcher.
Shoot me an email and let me know what you think of the show or if you just want to shout and say what’s up: contact@briankshaffer.com
Check out our new podcast network: www.podcastyourscene.com

Check out my website: www.briankshaffer.com
Call into the show and leave me a message (412)-475-8189.

]]>Brian Shafferclean16:11I Alter The Design When The Alcohol Does The Talking WRB007https://briankshaffer.com/alter-design-alcohol-talking-wrb007/
Sat, 10 Dec 2016 05:29:48 +0000http://briankshaffer.com/?p=244Welcome to the Weekly RockBlog, Episode #6. Tonight’s episode we are featuring “Alter The Design” and my former band (kaj). This is a totally unscripted episode…i really had some fun with this one! I’ll give you another installment of “This Day in Music.” Make sure to follow the Weekly RockBlog online at: www.weeklyrockblog.com facebook.com/weeklyrockblog Twitter […]]]>

Welcome to the Weekly RockBlog, Episode #6. Tonight’s episode we are featuring “Alter The Design” and my former band (kaj).

This is a totally unscripted episode…i really had some fun with this one!

Shoot me an email and let me know what you think of the show or if you just want to shout and say what’s up: contact@briankshaffer.com

Check out my website: www.briankshaffer.com

Call into the show and leave me a message (412)-475-8189.

I’m ending this episode with a song from my former band, probably the best band I’ve ever been in (kaj) – pronounced “cage.” The song is entitled “The Alcohol Does The Talking.”

]]>Welcome to the Weekly RockBlog, Episode #6. Tonight’s episode we are featuring “Alter The Design” and my former band (kaj). This is a totally unscripted episode…i really had some fun with this one! I’ll give you another installment of “This Day in Musi...
This is a totally unscripted episode…i really had some fun with this one!
I’ll give you another installment of “This Day in Music.”
Make sure to follow the Weekly RockBlog online at:

www.weeklyrockblog.com

facebook.com/weeklyrockblog

Twitter @weeklyrockblog
You can find the show on itunes, google play, and stitcher.
Shoot me an email and let me know what you think of the show or if you just want to shout and say what’s up: contact@briankshaffer.com
Check out my website: www.briankshaffer.com
Call into the show and leave me a message (412)-475-8189.
I’m ending this episode with a song from my former band, probably the best band I’ve ever been in (kaj) – pronounced “cage.” The song is entitled “The Alcohol Does The Talking.”

]]>Brian Shafferyes27:24I Got The Blues With The Bail Jumpers WRB006https://briankshaffer.com/got-blues-bail-jumpers-wrb006/
Thu, 17 Nov 2016 05:11:20 +0000http://briankshaffer.com/?p=238Welcome to the Weekly RockBlog, Episode #6. Tonight’s episode we are featuring my good friends, members of the new, local, all-star blues band “The Bail Jumpers” from Kittanning and Ford City, PA. I talked with the guys and we’re going to listen to a few of their original, live tracks. www.reverbnation.com/thebailjumpers www.facebook.com/thebailjumpers4 I’ll give you […]]]>

Welcome to the Weekly RockBlog, Episode #6. Tonight’s episode we are featuring my good friends, members of the new, local, all-star blues band “The Bail Jumpers” from Kittanning and Ford City, PA.

I talked with the guys and we’re going to listen to a few of their original, live tracks.

www.reverbnation.com/thebailjumpers
www.facebook.com/thebailjumpers4

I’ll give you another installment of “This Day in Music.”

And lastly I’m debuting a new segment entitled “Gas Station Pizza” in which we’ll talk about crazy, stupid, and/or interesting facts about music, share stories about personal experiences on the road and link those to tips or suggestions on furthering your own musical journey

The music used in the Weekly RockBlog provided under license by Blubrry Podsafe Music and Jamendo Music, the Independent Music Community. Log onto: www.jamendo.com for new indie artists.

]]>Welcome to the Weekly RockBlog, Episode #6. Tonight’s episode we are featuring my good friends, members of the new, local, all-star blues band “The Bail Jumpers” from Kittanning and Ford City, PA. I talked with the guys and we’re going to listen to a f...
I talked with the guys and we’re going to listen to a few of their original, live tracks.
www.reverbnation.com/thebailjumpers

www.facebook.com/thebailjumpers4
I’ll give you another installment of “This Day in Music.”
And lastly I’m debuting a new segment entitled “Gas Station Pizza” in which we’ll talk about crazy, stupid, and/or interesting facts about music, share stories about personal experiences on the road and link those to tips or suggestions on furthering your own musical journey
Make sure to follow the Weekly RockBlog online at:

www.weeklyrockblog.com

facebook.com/weeklyrockblog

Twitter @weeklyrockblog
You can find the show on itunes, google play, and stitcher.
Shoot me an email and let me know what you think of the show or if you just want to shout and say what’s up: contact@briankshaffer.com
Check out my website: www.briankshaffer.com
I’m ending this episode with one my tunes (Brian K. Shaffer) “The Game.”
The music used in the Weekly RockBlog provided under license by Blubrry Podsafe Music and Jamendo Music, the Independent Music Community. Log onto: www.jamendo.com for new indie artists.

]]>Brian Shafferyes1:14:14Where In The World Are The Distinguished Gentlemen WRB005https://briankshaffer.com/world-distinguished-gentlemen-wrb005/
Thu, 03 Nov 2016 04:23:07 +0000http://briankshaffer.com/?p=233Tonight’s episode is entitled “Where in the World are the Distinguished Gentlemen” We will be featuring two musicians, Ben Valasek from Ben Valasek and the Growlers and Erik Winger from ECHO. I had a chance to catch up with these guys over the phone as well as former member Sean Taladay of our previous A […]]]>

Tonight’s episode is entitled “Where in the World are the Distinguished Gentlemen” We will be featuring two musicians, Ben Valasek from Ben Valasek and the Growlers and Erik Winger from ECHO.

I had a chance to catch up with these guys over the phone as well as former member Sean Taladay of our previous A cappella group the “Distinguished Gentlemen.”

We’re featuring a few tracks from our show at the former Ford City High School in Ford City, PA on January 6, 1996 and also featuring tracks from Ben’s new album entitled “Musky” and Erik’s group “ECHO” from Orlando, Florida.

I’m also giving you another edition of “This Day In Music.”

]]>Tonight’s episode is entitled “Where in the World are the Distinguished Gentlemen” We will be featuring two musicians, Ben Valasek from Ben Valasek and the Growlers and Erik Winger from ECHO. I had a chance to catch up with these guys over the phone as...
I had a chance to catch up with these guys over the phone as well as former member Sean Taladay of our previous A cappella group the “Distinguished Gentlemen.”
We’re featuring a few tracks from our show at the former Ford City High School in Ford City, PA on January 6, 1996 and also featuring tracks from Ben’s new album entitled “Musky” and Erik’s group “ECHO” from Orlando, Florida.
I’m also giving you another edition of “This Day In Music.”

]]>Brian Shaffer1:17:27Dizzy Woosh Gets Trigger Happy WRB004https://briankshaffer.com/dizzy-woosh-gets-trigger-happy-wrb004/
Wed, 26 Oct 2016 15:02:44 +0000http://briankshaffer.com/?p=218Weekly RockBlog Episode #4 – 10/26/2016 Show Notes On this week’s episode we are featuring “Dizzy Woosh,” one of our featured bands from Episode #2 in support of their upcoming “Hallowoosh” Halloween CD Release Party. We scored an interview with the band and will be playing the track “Drowsy” from their new release “Wormholes to […]]]>

Weekly RockBlog
Episode #4 – 10/26/2016
Show Notes

On this week’s episode we are featuring “Dizzy Woosh,” one of our featured bands from Episode #2 in support of their upcoming “Hallowoosh” Halloween CD Release Party. We scored an interview with the band and will be playing the track “Drowsy” from their new release “Wormholes to Wooshville.”
We will also be playing the new track “The Boy Who Lived” from the band “Trigger Happy” who will be joining “Dizzy Woosh” in releasing their new CD the same night.
“Hallowoosh” CD Release Party
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Double Wide Grill, Mars, PA
Featuring “Dizzy Woosh” and “Trigger Happy”

“Trigger Happy” will be also performing this Friday, October 28, 2016.
SIDEBAR, Kittanning, PA

]]>Weekly RockBlog Episode #4 – 10/26/2016 Show Notes On this week’s episode we are featuring “Dizzy Woosh,” one of our featured bands from Episode #2 in support of their upcoming “Hallowoosh” Halloween CD Release Party.
Episode #4 – 10/26/2016

Show Notes
On this week’s episode we are featuring “Dizzy Woosh,” one of our featured bands from Episode #2 in support of their upcoming “Hallowoosh” Halloween CD Release Party. We scored an interview with the band and will be playing the track “Drowsy” from their new release “Wormholes to Wooshville.”

We will also be playing the new track “The Boy Who Lived” from the band “Trigger Happy” who will be joining “Dizzy Woosh” in releasing their new CD the same night.

“Hallowoosh” CD Release Party

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Double Wide Grill, Mars, PA

Featuring “Dizzy Woosh” and “Trigger Happy”
“Trigger Happy” will be also performing this Friday, October 28, 2016.

SIDEBAR, Kittanning, PA
Contact the Weekly RockBlog:

Website: http://www.weeklyrockblog.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/weeklyrockblog

Email: contact@briankshaffer.com

Twitter: @briankshaffer75

]]>Brian Shaffer48:21I Wish the Wolfman Was Back WRB003https://briankshaffer.com/wish-wolfman-back-wrb002/
Fri, 21 Oct 2016 04:03:49 +0000http://briankshaffer.com/?p=212This is our special “Halloween” episode. We are switching it up a bit and featuring two International bands, singer-songwriter Ed Roman from Shelburne, Ontario, Canada and Still Pluto from Northern Russia. We’re also debuting a new segment called “This Day In Music.” Follow us at facebook.com/weeklyrockblog http://www.briankshaffer.com http://www.facebook.com/weeklyrockblog http://www.podcastyourscene.com send me an email: contact@briankshaffer.com […]]]>

This is our special “Halloween” episode. We are switching it up a bit and featuring two International bands, singer-songwriter Ed Roman from Shelburne, Ontario, Canada and Still Pluto from Northern Russia. We’re also debuting a new segment called “This Day In Music.”

]]>Brian Shaffer20:00Stark Side of the Woosh WRB002https://briankshaffer.com/stark-side-woosh-wrb002/
Thu, 13 Oct 2016 03:16:42 +0000http://briankshaffer.com/?p=204On this episode, we are going to listen to a few tracks from two completely different styles of rock and roll, from the bands Leeja Stark and Dizzy Woosh and offer some tips about the benefits of starting an email campaign for your band. Follow us at facebook.com/weeklyrockblog http://www.briankshaffer.com http://www.facebook.com/weeklyrockblog send me an email: contact@briankshaffer.com]]>

On this episode, we are going to listen to a few tracks from two completely different styles of rock and roll, from the bands Leeja Stark and Dizzy Woosh and offer some tips about the benefits of starting an email campaign for your band.

]]>On this episode, we are going to listen to a few tracks from two completely different styles of rock and roll, from the bands Leeja Stark and Dizzy Woosh and offer some tips about the benefits of starting an email campaign for your band.
Follow us at facebook.com/weeklyrockblog

]]>Brian Shaffer23:59Homicide Black WRB001https://briankshaffer.com/episode-1-homicide-black/
Thu, 06 Oct 2016 07:40:23 +0000http://www.briankshaffer.com/?p=188Weekly RockBlog Show Notes Episode #1 – 10/5/2016 In conjunction with the Pennsylvania Rock Show and AK Music Scene. The Weekly RockBlog is devoted to new up and coming music from across the state and beyond. In this segment, we will review new music of all genres, talk about current musical trends, offer insight into […]]]>

Weekly RockBlog Show Notes
Episode #1 – 10/5/2016

In conjunction with the Pennsylvania Rock Show and AK Music Scene.
The Weekly RockBlog is devoted to new up and coming music from across the state and beyond.

In this segment, we will review new music of all genres, talk about current musical trends, offer insight into local scenes across the country and provide some tips and tricks on promotion.

So sit back, grab a drink, turn up the volume and let’s take a journey into some new music!
________________

Hey there…welcome to the inaugural episode (Episode #1) of the Weekly RockBlog!
Before we start, I want to give a quick shout-out to Mr. Bill Domiano of the Pennsylvania Rock Show and AK Music Scene for giving us the chance to broadcast this segment and to thank him for his years of unending support for local music scenes across the state. Make sure to check out his website parockshow.com and akmusicscene.com

So…let’s get started!
________________

On this episode, we are going to take a listen to a track from the new upcoming release by the band Homicide Black:

Don’t let the name scare you, it’s a bit ominous sounding…but I’ve had a chance to take a “sneak peak” listen of their new release and I’m telling you, they deliver a hard hitting punch, right in the face, but their music is very approachable.

Let me give you a little background on Homicide Black:
Homicide Black is a metal band based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and signed to the Indie label Rattle Clack Entertainment. They cite their influences as Black Sabbath, Dio, Iron Maiden, Ozzy, W.A.S.P., Deep Purple, Rainbow, Thin Lizzy, and Uriah Heap

They claim to be the perfect remedy for a weary, ailing metal world…so without further ado,..let’s check out a track from their new album entitled “Homicide Black II “….This is “Where My Demons Lie” by Homicide Black!

So….what did you think?
Personally, I really liked this track and I am going to have to go see these guys live! You can hear the raw power in their music and it hits hard and heavy, but it’s also very melodic at the same time. The lead vocals remind me of a cross between Shawn Albro (formerly of the band UPO) a bit of Dave Mustaine from Megadeth, a hint of Rob Halford of Judas Priest and definitely some Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden.

Their sound definitely takes me back to late 80’s, early 90’s metal and hard rock. The tracks on this new release show very strong musicianship: heavy hitting riffs, melodic guitar solos, strong lead vocals and harmonies. Trust me…i’m a singer and i know a good rock voice when i hear it and Sean definitely has some pipes. Any hard rock/metal band can play loud and give you hard hitting riffs, but most of the time their vocals lack real talent and depth and really drag down the overall sound of the band… but not Homicide Black..Sean really brings it! The backline of this band (bass and drums) is very powerful and in sync with each other and provide a good solid base to the overall structure of their music. To me, it feels like they have a good sense of what they want their sound to be and they own it!

What i really dig about these guys is their balls to the wall, straight up hard rock/metal sound…there’s no filler crap in their songs. If I were to compare their overall sound,..i’d say a bit like Black Label Society, a little Alice in Chains, a bit of Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden, but they definitely have their own sound!

The production quality of this release is superb,..so kudos to their recording engineers!
Overall I give Homicide Black’s new release a big thumbs up!

They have an upcoming CD Release Party on October 28, 2016 @ Peter B’s in Sarver, PA.

Check them out online @:
http://www.homicideblack.com/
Follow them on Facebook, facebook.com/homicideblack
Follow them on twitter @homicideblack
And check them out on Reverbnation @ reverbnation.com/homicideblack

To book Homicide Black, send an email to: band@homicideblack.com
Go out and see these guys live, buy their cd and support LOCAL MUSIC.
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That’s a wrap for the first Inaugural episode of the Weekly RockBlog

Thanks for hanging out…see you next week for another episode in which we will delve a bit into our Local Western Pennsylvania Music Scene, provide some tips and tricks to self promotion and listen to some new kickass music.

Check out my website at: www.briankshaffer.com

Take care, be good to each other and get out and support local, live music!

Music used in Weekly RockBlog provided under license by Blubrry Podsafe Music and Jamendo Music, “The Independent Music Community”, visit www.jamendo.com to discover new indie artists.

]]>Weekly RockBlog Show Notes Episode #1 – 10/5/2016 In conjunction with the Pennsylvania Rock Show and AK Music Scene. The Weekly RockBlog is devoted to new up and coming music from across the state and beyond. In this segment,
Episode #1 – 10/5/2016
In conjunction with the Pennsylvania Rock Show and AK Music Scene.

The Weekly RockBlog is devoted to new up and coming music from across the state and beyond.
In this segment, we will review new music of all genres, talk about current musical trends, offer insight into local scenes across the country and provide some tips and tricks on promotion.
So sit back, grab a drink, turn up the volume and let’s take a journey into some new music!

________________
Hey there…welcome to the inaugural episode (Episode #1) of the Weekly RockBlog!

Before we start, I want to give a quick shout-out to Mr. Bill Domiano of the Pennsylvania Rock Show and AK Music Scene for giving us the chance to broadcast this segment and to thank him for his years of unending support for local music scenes across the state. Make sure to check out his website parockshow.com and akmusicscene.com
So…let’s get started!

________________
On this episode, we are going to take a listen to a track from the new upcoming release by the band Homicide Black:
Don’t let the name scare you, it’s a bit ominous sounding…but I’ve had a chance to take a “sneak peak” listen of their new release and I’m telling you, they deliver a hard hitting punch, right in the face, but their music is very approachable.
Let me give you a little background on Homicide Black:

Homicide Black is a metal band based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and signed to the Indie label Rattle Clack Entertainment. They cite their influences as Black Sabbath, Dio, Iron Maiden, Ozzy, W.A.S.P., Deep Purple, Rainbow, Thin Lizzy, and Uriah Heap
Homicide Black conjures images of darkness, despair and salvation telling epic tales while delivering a straightforward onslaught of crushing metal.
The band’s current lineup consists of:

Jim “Jazz” Byers on drums

Sean Nestor on vocals

Mike “Lobo” Loborec on Bass
They claim to be the perfect remedy for a weary, ailing metal world…so without further ado,..let’s check out a track from their new album entitled “Homicide Black II “….This is “Where My Demons Lie” by Homicide Black!

So….what did you think?

Personally, I really liked this track and I am going to have to go see these guys live! You can hear the raw power in their music and it hits hard and heavy, but it’s also very melodic at the same time. The lead vocals remind me of a cross between Shawn Albro (formerly of the band UPO) a bit of Dave Mustaine from Megadeth, a hint of Rob Halford of Judas Priest and definitely some Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden.
Their sound definitely takes me back to late 80’s, early 90’s metal and hard rock. The tracks on this new release show very strong musicianship: heavy hitting riffs, melodic guitar solos, strong lead vocals and harmonies. Trust me…i’m a singer and i know a good rock voice when i hear it and Sean definitely has some pipes. Any hard rock/metal band can play loud and give you hard hitting riffs, but most of the time their vocals lack real talent and depth and really drag down the overall sound of the band… but not Homicide Black..Sean really brings it! The backline of this band (bass and drums) is very powerful and in sync with each other and provide a good solid base to the overall structure of their music. To me, it feels like they have a good sense of what they want their sound to be and they own it!
What i really dig about these guys is their balls to the wall, straight up hard rock/metal sound…there’s no filler crap in their songs. If I were to compare their overall sound,..i’d say a bit like Black Label Society, a little Alice in Chains, a bit of Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden, but they definitely have their own sound!
]]>Brian Shafferyes15:00